Dec 09, 2021
As dentists, we pride ourselves in our tough immune systems and our ability to work through pain and minor illness. But sometimes we find ourselves in the position of receiving care instead of providing it. The experience of being a patient with an unusual disease is both eye-opening and humbling.
Dec 07, 2021
Updates from the Health Care Authority (HCA) on the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program and covered orthodontic services.
Dec 06, 2021
The ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs is sending a letter to all major dental insurance payers informing them of increases in dental office overhead due to COVID-19 and imploring them to consider providing an opportunity for dental offices to “meaningfully discuss fees” with the payers.
Dec 02, 2021
The Department of Health (DOH) has released the waiver attestation exemption form for the PMP/EHR integration requirement. By Jan. 1, 2022, all providers and facilities subject to the PMP/EHR integration requirement must either be in compliance or have obtained a waiver from the DOH.
Dec 02, 2021
Because many patients see their dentists more frequently (at least twice a year) than their primary care physicians — and spend more one-on-one time with them — dentists are in a unique position of being able to identify or address the impact of SBRDs and other chronic diseases on oral and overall health outcomes.
Dec 01, 2021
The Department of Health (DOH) has released the waiver attestation exemption form for the e-prescribing requirement. By Jan. 1, 2022, all providers and facilities subject to the e-prescribing requirement must either be in compliance, have qualified for an exemption, or have obtained a waiver from the DOH.
Dec 01, 2021
Please consider donating in support of the Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program at the UW School of Dentistry by Dec. 31. Your contribution will make a difference in educating and graduating more dental hygienists in our state and will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000!
Dec 01, 2021
Important reminders from ESD about annual tax rate notices and Long-Term Services and Supports Program exemptions.
Dec 01, 2021
Health care workers who test positive for COVID-19 are presumed to have been exposed at work and are eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).
Dec 01, 2021
Learn more about water line testing requirements effective Dec. 1 and browse upcoming webinars from Harris Biomedical and ProEdge Dental Water Labs.
Dec 01, 2021
During the upcoming 2022 legislative session, WSDA will be promoting important legislation aimed at improving the significant workforce shortages of dental hygienists and assistants in our state.
Dec 01, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 AM.
Dec 01, 2021
Developed by the ADA New Dentist Committee in 2017, this award recognizes 10 amazing dentists who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago. Nominate a member by Dec. 31!
Dec 01, 2021
Read about 2021 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Peter Hampl in the Fall 2021 cover story.
Nov 10, 2021
Delta Dental of Washington is the state’s leading provider of dental benefits, covering over 1 million individuals across the state! With a focus on preventive care and providing access to quality dental care for each and every one of our members, we’re working toward our vision of a cavity-free Washington.
Nov 10, 2021
WSDA has partnered with two companies, iCoreConnect and iPrescribe, to help members comply with the new e-prescribing requirement.
Nov 10, 2021
Come visit Matt French and Kerri Seims of Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) at Booth #600 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.
Nov 09, 2021
On August 9, 2021, Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14 imposing a COVID-19 vaccination requirement affecting health care settings, including dental offices.
